Lead Yourself First

We get to meet Dr Matt Brooks, owner of Toward Health Chiropractic, as he Opens Up about his struggle with a loss of identity, his relationship with his wife, and an unhealthy work life balance. 

Matts story is one of being aware of who you really are, knowing your "why", then living a life that's in alignment with both.

Open Up:

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In this episode we get to meet Kane Fitzpatrick as he Opens Up about both his and his fathers depression, his attempted suicide as a teen, and the eventual completion of suicide by his father, which he describes as both the best and worst day of his life. 

Kanes story is one of overcoming the feeling of being a burden, losing a loved one and taking stock of your life. It's about creating the environment, surrounding yourself with the right people and engaging in the activities that will heal your soul!

Open Up:

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  Free FB community: http://bit.ly/MakingMentalHealthMainstream   Public FB page: http://bit.ly/OpenUpPodcastFB   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/   iTunes: http://bit.ly/openuppodcast-iTunes

We get to know Jocelyn Weir as she Opens Up about her struggle with an eating disorder, which she suffered with from 13 to 17 years old, along with how she eventually overcame it! 

Jocelyns story is one that highlights the importance of specialised professional help and how you can find similar help yourself, on route to a life you love!

Open Up:

  [email protected]   Website: https://openuppodcast.com
  Free FB community: http://bit.ly/MakingMentalHealthMainstream   Public FB page: http://bit.ly/OpenUpPodcastFB   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/   iTunes: http://bit.ly/openuppodcast-iTunes

In this episode we get to know Heidi Anderson of Hit!92.9, as she Opens Up about her life long struggle with anxiety! 

Heidi story is one of triumph over struggle. A story of how to not give a fuck about the things that don't matter! She's forged a path out of the panic and chaos, into a life of calm clarity and contentedness! Enjoy!

Heidi:
www.realheidi.com.au

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Private story sharing group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/   Public FB page: https://www.facebook.com/openuppodcast/

 

We get to know Jayde Nish, a freelance film maker and owner of Jadye  Nish Media, as she Opens Up about her mums 18 month fight against cancer, and how she dealt with the eventual terminal diagnosis. 

Jaydes story is one of unconditional love and selflessness. A complete willingness to do whatever it takes for someone who means the world to you.
 
Jayde:
https://www.facebook.com/jayde.nish.98

https://www.facebook.com/JaydeNishMedia/?timeline_context_item_type=intro_card_work&timeline_context_item_source=100008631525578

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In this episode we sit down with Simon Shin as he Opens Up about the worst moments he's experienced in life to date.

Simon Opens Up about being bullied because of his race, about how his parents couldn't believe him when he told the about how his uncle was sexually abusing him, and how that trauma lead to years of wanting to end his own life. 

This is a powerful story of challenge, acceptance, forgiveness and love that ultimately leads to discovering your true identity. 

Simon:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007986886537

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Private story sharing group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/   Public FB page: https://www.facebook.com/openuppublic/


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In this episode we get to know Rachel Callander, speaker, author, trainer and artist, as she Opens Up about the struggles of cultivating a life of hope for her daughter, who was given no hope of living beyond 2 weeks.

Courageously, Rachel also Opens Up about how shes grieved, processed and healed since Evies passing at just 2.5 years old, along with the toll it took on her marriage. 

Rachel:
www.rachelcallander.co


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Private story sharing group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/   FB podcast page: https://www.facebook.com/openuppodcast/

 

In this episode we sit down with Sorelle Miller, Founder of Pure Consciousness, the wellness education service teaching meditation for resilience through sound, movement and breath, in a bid to create a tranquil, connected state within. 

Sorelle Opens Up about her husbands motorcycle accident which left him wheelchair bound, along with the impact this had on him, on her and her mindset, on her family, and on her life. 

Courageously, Sorelle also Opens Up about how she's coped mentally, spiritually and physically for the last 10 years, processing and healing, after her husband eventually took his own life. 

Sorelle:

www.pureconsciousnessmeditation.com.au

https://www.facebook.com/cr8resilience/


Open Up:

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Private story sharing group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/

  Public FB page: https://www.facebook.com/openuppublic/

 

We sit down with Brendan McCormack, Founder of Perthfitfam and Fitfam media, Regional Crossfit team athlete and F45 playoff champion.

Brendo shares how his failure in business and love impacted his mindset and actions, resulting in drug addiction and depression, which nearly cost him his life. 

We also delve into both religion and psychedelics and how these allowed him to accept and overcome his failures, ultimately leading to a place where he idolises no one, choosing instead to love being the only Brendan McCormack! 

Brendo:

https://www.facebook.com/thebrendanmccormack

https://www.facebook.com/perthfitfam/

https://www.facebook.com/fitfam.media.au/

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Private story sharing group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/   Public FB page: https://www.facebook.com/openuppublic/

 

We get to know Norita Omar, inspirational speaker, business mentor and founder of Strive And Thrive, the social platform empowering people to strive through challenges and thrive into a positive, resilient life. 

We hear how Norita loses her independence and control of her body after a fall from stage results in a brain injury, as well as how a 6.2 magnitude earthquake pushed her to greener pastures and a life where she now helps people help themselves. 

Norita:

striveandthrive.com.au
-links to her socials are on the site as well as worksheets and other helpful and inspirational content. 

Resilience Hackers private FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1846211169013004/
-weekly activities to help you build a more resilient mindset.

Open Up:

Private story sharing group:
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